Saturday, October 5, 2013

Noah's Ark - My First Quiltlet

Well, it has taken awhile, but it is finally done. Everyone who has seen it asks how much time I have in it...a rough guess would be about 500 hours, maybe...with choosing fabrics, embellishments and actual sewing. But, it didn't seem like that much because it was spread out and I loved doing each piece. My sweet friend, Saundra, put the background together for me and I did all the on top applique and embellishment sewing and then she finished it with edges, binding and a little bit of quilting. She put a rod pocket on the back so I can hang someday...in the new house.

She's a pro.
The background is flannel and the applique is wool and stuff.

I worked from a pattern called, "Wool Ark Crazy" by A Piece of Work....you can google it to see how very differently mine turned out. But, I must say, working from a pattern (which I almost never do) was kind of relaxing...not nearly as much figuring out or wasting of wool.

There are A LOT of pictures, but each block needed at least one picture, right? Take your time...enjoy.
And some cold and rainy day when you have LOTS of time, click on each one to see it big and you can almost feel them...and notice the actual dog and cat hairs that are stuck on...

Oh Donna! That is just spectacular!!!! Wouldn't it have been fun to sit and make that together???? :D I LOVE the colors. So happy! I also love the changes you made. You are a natural. I like yours better. I am just gushing aren't I?!! Lot's of exclamation points but that is how thrilled I am with this piece of art/work you've done! I'm glad you took so many photos, such close up photos so I could see the detail. Amazed at the detail. Yes, yes, yes, hurry and get your little house done so you can hang this up because it begs to be admired and if I woke up to this happy piece every morning, I would have to become a morning person. So delightful.

Squeeeeal! Holy smokes, Donna, this is INCREDIBLE. I mean, just...WOW! There is no picking a favourite. It would be impossible. They're all full of that Donna whimsy that I love. The giraffes are darling though, aren't they? And the linked elephants. And the sheep, all soft and nubbley. And now *I* want French knotted hair. And a halo. I wish this comment area would allow me to look at the photos at the same time as leaving the comments...cuz my memory is a ridiculous thing. This quiltlet, Donna, is a work of art. Seriously.

Rachel, I am thinking a nursery rhyme one next...maybe we could do it together...if I can come up with patterns, right?I am so happy that you like it. Thanks for gushing...my little creative heart needs some gushing now and then.

I haven't commented even on MYSELF practically this whole year. It's like I'm dancing on a hot tin roof. At first, I was amazed you were so brave about changing things - and then I remembered who you are and what you do. Next time, you won't need a pattern. You'll just do your own crazy design and have a ball. I've always wanted to do one of these. And maybe someday again I will. But seeing yours is almost as good as making one, I feel so satisfied. The detail is DELICIOUS and you, with your wonderful eye for it, made it all the more fun. It's like rich loam, exquisite and interesting and energizing and a portrait of your own sense of gratitude and wonder - what a piece of work and love.

Your words make my heart happy. Thank you. I do have ideas for the next one! Waiting for them to gel a bit....I am amazed and grateful for the gift I have been given.It is hanging right across the room from me right now and I just want to look at it...like wake up in the middle of the night and look at it.

And I miss your blog voice and your pictures and your stories...be back soon....

Donna, what an incredible job you did with this quilt! It's fun and whimsical and sweet and dear. I can tell you poured a lot of yourself into it. And isn't it nice that my mom added her special touch? You must smile every time you see it.

Ok something made me look up my google page which I never do these days and look what was waiting there for me to see!!! Donna what a masterpiece!! Just stunning! You are such a master with the wool, what a truly beautiful quilt! I am in awe and in love. Well done xx I loved to see how your house is doing too :-)

Ok something made me look up my google page which I never do these days and look what was waiting there for me to see!!! Donna what a masterpiece!! Just stunning! You are such a master with the wool, what a truly beautiful quilt! I am in awe and in love. Well done xx I loved to see how your house is doing too :-)

Oh. my. goodness!!! Donna, this is e.x.q.u.i.s.i.t.e!! Each beautiful detail. It is truly a work of art. I love how you added your Golden Retrievers and the mice and the holding on and all the BEAUTIFUL, special little details! You are so very right about it making us happy just to see it! You are just amazing!! Love. Love. Love this! blessings ~ tannaps I can't wait to see what you come up with next. =)

I don't know what it is exactly Debbie….just a different season in my life, I guess. A quiet season…growing closer to God. I do miss you and your blog posts, but I really just don't have anything to say exactly. Thanks so much for checking in! I check in with your blog to see baby pictures and how your life is going….you always inspire me.

Oh, I miss. miss. miss. you Donna!! I KNOW all to well how overwhelming house projects can be.... sigh... we will just have to keep plugging along. We had another setback yesterday, but I'll be back at in in an hour... sending hugs and love your way... hang in there. blessings ~ tanna

A Peek...

I believe that God is a creator God and that because I am created in His image, I am also a creator. I am about to embark on a MAJOR creative endeavor-homebuilding! Me, my little husband, 1 big dog and 3 cats.
I am looking forward to joy in the journey...come and join me!